Steven Mnuchin: First Priority Is the Tax Plan

Steven Mnuchin: First Priority Is the Tax Plan

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The video discusses economic priorities, focusing on achieving 3-4% growth and supporting American workers. It outlines a tax plan aimed at lowering corporate taxes and repatriating funds, alongside a significant middle-income tax cut. The speaker highlights their experience in banking and plans to reduce regulation to support small businesses. Infrastructure development is emphasized, with a focus on public-private partnerships. The video concludes with efforts to retain jobs in the U.S., exemplified by direct engagement with corporate leaders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary economic growth target mentioned by the speaker?

3-4% growth

7-8% growth

1-2% growth

5-6% growth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aspect of the tax plan is emphasized to make U.S. companies more competitive?

Eliminating personal income taxes

Raising tariffs on imports

Increasing corporate taxes

Lowering corporate taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker's banking experience contribute to their role in the Treasury Department?

By focusing on international trade

By scaling back regulations to ensure bank lending

By increasing interest rates

By reducing government spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key focus of the administration's infrastructure plan?

Building new airports

Developing 21st-century roads and bridges

Expanding public transportation

Constructing new schools

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What approach is the administration considering to fund infrastructure projects?

Raising taxes

Public-private partnerships

Cutting social programs

Increasing national debt